On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
The President wants Chinese investment, just like he wants everybody else's investment.
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Robert E. Lighthizer
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congress.govThe President wants Chinese investment, just like he wants everybody else's investment.
Lighthizer emphasizes the importance of Chinese investment for job creation in the U.S.
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